i have a 2004 with 194k on the original tranny. The only issue i have had is with clogged EGR valve at 165k. Had to replace the rear springs and shocks and 190k as it was starting to sag. Many of the later 04s had the internal tranny fix as opposed to the oil injector that was put in due to a recall.
The van is pretty easy to work on in terms of fluid changes and spark plug changes. The only big ticket item you will need to do is the timing belt and water pump at either 105k or 7 years. See if the timing belt has been done if not- then budget that to be done as that van will be coming on 7 years. Price for timing belt and water pump can range anywhere from 500 - to 900.
Just my 2 cents
The van is pretty easy to work on in terms of fluid changes and spark plug changes. The only big ticket item you will need to do is the timing belt and water pump at either 105k or 7 years. See if the timing belt has been done if not- then budget that to be done as that van will be coming on 7 years. Price for timing belt and water pump can range anywhere from 500 - to 900.
Just my 2 cents